The Mediation Process Clause Samples

The Mediation Process. The process will include at a minimum, an opportunity for all parties to be heard, the identification of issues to be resolved, the generation of alternatives for resolution, and if the parties so desire, the development of a Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement.

The Mediation Process. The Parties agree to retain ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Law Corporation to provide the services of ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (the “Mediator”) to act as mediator to assist the parties to resolve matters respecting issues arising out of their separation.

The Mediation Process. 1.1 The Parties herein hereby express their willingness to engage in the mediation process for purposes of attempting resolution of their dispute. 1.2 The Parties appoint [insert name of mediator] (hereinafter referred to as the mediator) to assist them in the aforesaid mediation process.

The Mediation Process. 1. The goal of mediation is to reach a mutually acceptable settlement agreement and final order, and to take all steps necessary to accomplish the dissolution of your marriage and/or post-decree divorce issues.

The Mediation Process. Mediation is an informal process and will include at a minimum, an opportunity for all participants to be heard, the identification of issues to be resolved, the generation of alternatives for resolution, and if the participants agree, the development of a Memorandum of Understanding or Settlement Agreement. The mediation process is voluntary and may be terminated by any participant at any time.

The Mediation Process. Because mediation is a process, not an event, the mediation starts at the time the Mediator is first contacted by the parties and/or their attorneys. The mediation will be deemed to have concluded if there has been no communication between the Mediator and the parties for a period of ten calendar days. Notwithstanding the provisions of Evidence Code § 1125(a)(5), communications between the Mediator and the parties shall remain confidential, as set forth below. Prior to the mediation session itself, the Mediator may hold one or more private telephone or video conferences with one or more parties and their attorneys. Mediator time spent in these conferences is considered part of the mediation process, for which the Mediator will charge, and are confidential as between the mediator and those parties. At the mediation session, itself, which may be conducted in person, by telephone or through a video-conferencing platform, the Mediator may hold joint sessions as well as private sessions/caucuses with only one party. Such caucuses are designed to improve the Mediator's understanding of the dispute and to explore settlement options. Information gained by the Mediator during a private caucus may be disclosed to another party if the Mediator deems it in the best interests of contributing to a resolution of the dispute, unless the Mediator is specifically instructed not to share the information with other parties.

The Mediation Process. The Parties shall attempt, with the help of the Neutral, to resolve each issue under discussion by agreement. The purpose of the mediation process is to assist the parties in negotiating a fair and reasonable resolution of any disputed issues. The Neutral may meet with the Parties jointly or in separate caucus sessions.

The Mediation Process. Different mediations follow different procedures.

The Mediation Process. Mediation is a process in which the mediator works with the parties to constructively discuss the issues involved in their matter. The mediator is obligated to help both parties fully consider the consequences of any decision they reach. The mediator does not, however, have any authority to engage in fact finding or to make decisions about how issues will be resolved. Any agreement reached will be based solely on the decisions of the parties.